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Instant POT DUO PLUS WITH WHISPER QUIET User Manual

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  • Page 1 INSTANT POT PLUS ® ® WITH WHISPER QUIET USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Welcome to the world of Instant Chefs at home. We’re excited to get you started on your Instant Brands culinary journey! We hope you fall in love with your Instant Pot, and enjoy it in your kitchen for years to come.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Important safeguards What’s in the box Using your Duo Plus Initial setup Using the lid Slow Cook Rice Steam Sauté Yogurt Sous Vide Cake Keep Warm Cleaning Troubleshooting Error codes Learn more Warranty...

  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS Placement DO place the appliance on a countertop only. Always operate the appliance on a stable, noncombustible, level surface. DO make sure all parts are dry and free of food debris before placing the cooking pot on the cooker base. DO NOT place the appliance on or close to a hot gas or electric burner, or a heated oven.
  • Page 5 DO use only the Instant Brands lid that came with this cooker base. Using any other pressure cooker lids may cause personal injury and/ or property damage. DO NOT use the appliance without the removable inner cooking pot installed.
  • Page 6 User Manual. DO NOT remove the pressure cooking lid with unprotected hands. DO NOT attempt to force the lid off the Instant Pot cooker base. DO NOT move the appliance when it is under pressure.
  • Page 7 DO use only an authorized stainless-steel Instant Pot inner cooking pot to reduce the risk of pressure leakage. DO only replace the sealing ring with an authorised Instant Brands sealing ring to prevent personal injury and damage to the appliance.
  • Page 8 DO NOT store any materials, other than the multicooker cooking pot, in the cooker base when not in use. DO NOT place any combustible materials in the cooker base, such as paper, cardboard, plastic, Styrofoam or wood. Power Cord A short power-supply cord is used to reduce the risk resulting from it being grabbed by children, becoming entangled in, or tripping over a longer cord.
  • Page 9 parts or accessories, and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord. DO regularly inspect the appliance and power cord. DO NOT operate the appliance if the power cord or plug is damaged, or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner.

  • Page 10: What's In The Box

    WHAT’S IN THE BOX Steam release vents Whisper quiet lid cover Lid fins Handle Steam release switch Lid position marker Float valve Steam release valve and anti-block shield Sealing ring Sealing ring rack Stainless Steel Inner Cooking Pot User Manual...
  • Page 11 Cooker Base Condensation collector (rear) Cooker handles Condensation rim Stainless steel exterior Control panel Heating element (inside) Power cord Parts + Accessories Extra sealing ring (1 comes installed) Stainless steel steam rack with handles Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product. Remember to recycle! We designed this packaging with sustainability in mind.

  • Page 12: Using Your Duo Plus

    USING YOUR DUO PLUS WITH WHISPER QUIET Control panel Smart Program Settings 7. Message Display • Cooking presets • Shows cooking instructions 2. Time 8. Cooking Programs • Cooking time • Active program will be lit • Delay Start time 9.
  • Page 13 Status messages The control panel shows information you need to know when using your Instant Duo Plus. Standby mode Preheat mode Sauté Smart Program is ready to add food Time • Smart Program: cooking time remaining • Delay Start: time until Smart Program starts •...
  • Page 14 Changing the temperature scale Set to Fahrenheit When in Ready mode (and scale is set to Celsius), press and hold the Control Dial for 5 seconds. The message display shows Temp Unit F. Set to Celsius When in Ready mode (and scale is set to Fahrenheit), press and hold the Control Dial for 5 seconds.
  • Page 15 Cancel cooking When in Preheating, Cooking or Keep Warm modes, press Cancel. The message display shows Ready. Reset unit to original settings Reset individual programs • With the cooker in Ready mode, press and hold one program button for over 3 seconds. The message display shows Ready. The Program’s pressure level, cooking time and temperature are restored to the factory default setting.

  • Page 16: Initial Setup

    INITIAL SETUP Clean before use Wash the inner cooking pot with hot water and soap. Rinse and use a soft cloth to dry the outside. Or you can wash the inner cooking pot in the dishwasher. Wipe the heating element inside the cooker base with a soft cloth to ensure there are no stray packaging particles.
  • Page 17 Install the condensation collector • Align the grooves on the condensation collector with the tabs on the back of the cooker base and slide the condensation collector into place. Using the Sealing Ring When the lid is closed, the sealing ring installed on the underside of the lid creates an air-tight seal between the lid and the cooker base.
  • Page 18 Install the Sealing Ring Place the sealing ring over the sealing ring rack and press it into place. Press down firmly to ensure there is no puckering. The sealing ring should be snug and should not fall out when the lid is turned over.
  • Page 19 Anti-Block Shield The anti-block shield prevents food particles from coming up through the steam release pipe, assisting with pressure regulation. As an integral part of product safety, the anti-block shield must be installed before use and cleaned frequently. Remove the Anti-Block Shield •...
  • Page 20 Do not attempt to operate the pressure cooker without the anti-block shield installed. Plug in cord When you’re ready to use your Instant Pot Duo Plus, plug the • electrical cord into the power socket on the back of the unit.
  • Page 21 Test run Setting up your new Instant Pot Duo Plus for a test run is a great way to familiarise yourself with how the unit works before you actually cook a meal. To perform a test run: Add 500ml water to the inner cooking pot.

  • Page 22: Using The Lid

    You’ll use the pressure cooking lid for most cooking programs, and especially for pressure cooking. Always use the pressure cooking lid that came with this Instant Pot Duo Plus cooker base. How to close and lock the lid For pressure cooking, the lid must be securely locked into place to prevent steam from escaping.
  • Page 23 END and OK to Open Lid. How to release steam Instant Pot Duo Plus can release steam naturally or quickly. Use the one that best fits the type of food you’re cooking. Natural steam release...
  • Page 24 When pressure is released the steam icon on the display disappears and the message display shows OK to Open Lid, remove the lid. Quick steam release Quickly releases steam after you move the steam release switch to the Vent position. Use for: Foods that tend to overcook, like vegetables and seafood.
  • Page 25 Pressure Cook Pressure cooking uses pressurised steam to cook foods quickly and evenly. Each specific Smart Program is designed to pressure cook a specific type of food. You can adjust the settings as your recipe directs. Choose from these Smart Programs: Program Default Cook Min Cook...
  • Page 26 How to pressure cook Prep Cut, chop, season or marinate your ingredients according to your recipe. Preheat Add ingredients to the inner cooking pot and place the inner cooking pot into the cooker base. Place the lid on top of the cooker base and lock the lid. Press Pressure Cook on the Control Panel.
  • Page 27 See ‘How to release steam’ above for full details. Using liquid to create steam Pressure cooking requires liquid in the inner cooking pot to produce the steam needed. Depending on the size of your Instant Pot Duo Plus, here are the minimum amounts you’ll need: Instant Pot Size Minimum Liquid for Pressure Cooking* 5.7 Litres...

  • Page 28: Slow Cook

    SLOW COOK Slow cooking lets you make your favorite simmering and stewing recipes — just like grandma used to make. This program does not use pressure to cook food. Choose from these Smart Programs: Program Default Cook Min Cook Max Cook Default Time Time...
  • Page 29 How to slow cook Prep Cut, chop, season or marinate your ingredients according to your recipe. Cook Add ingredients to the inner cooking pot and place the inner cooking pot into the cooker base. Place the lid on top of the cooker base and lock the lid. Press Slow Cook.

  • Page 30: Rice

    RICE The Rice program uses pressurised steam to cook rice quickly and evenly. You can adjust the settings as your recipe directs. Choose from these Smart Programs: Program Default Cook Min Cook Max Cook Default Time Time Time Pressure Level Custom 12 minutes 0 minute...
  • Page 31 Keep Warm setting is ON by default. Press Keep Warm to turn it off. Press Start. The message display shows Preheating and the unit builds pressure. It can take 10-15 minutes to reach the pressure setting for cooking. Cook When the pressure is ready, the message display shows Do Not Open Lid.

  • Page 32: Steam

    STEAM The Steam program cooks food using steam but no pressure; it’s especially useful for vegetables like broccoli, zucchini, carrots, and others. You can adjust the settings as your recipe directs or to your taste. Program Default Cook Min Cook Max Cook Default Time...

  • Page 33: Sauté

    SAUTÉ Use Sauté in place of a frying or saucepan. Sautéing can deepen the flavors of your food, or can simmer, thicken or reduce sauces. Choose from these Smart Programs: Program Cook Temperature Default Cook Min Cook Max Cook (Fixed) Time Time Time...
  • Page 34 The default cooking time flashes. To select it, press the Control Dial. Or to change it, turn the Control Dial to change it, then press the dial to select it. The default cooking temperature flashes. To select it, press the Control Dial.

  • Page 35: Yogurt

    YOGURT You can use your Instant Pot Duo Plus to easily make delicious, fermented dairy and non-dairy yogurt. Choose from these settings in the Yogurt Smart Program: Process Default Default Custom Cook Time Temperature Time Range Pasteurise 3 minutes High...
  • Page 36 A longer fermentation period will produce tangier yogurt. Allow yogurt to cool. Place in the fridge for 12–24 hours to develop flavors. How much to make? Instant Pot Size Minimum Milk Volume Maximum Milk Volume 5.7 Liters 32 oz / 1000 mL 128 oz / 3.8 L...

  • Page 37: Sous Vide

    SOUS VIDE Sous Vide cooks food underwater in an air-tight, food-safe bag, for a long period of time. Food cooks in its own juices and comes out delicious and very tender. This program does not use pressure to cook food. You should use the pressure cooking lid to maintain an accurate temperature.
  • Page 38 How to sous vide Prep Cut, chop, season or marinate your ingredients according to your recipe. Add the ingredients to the cooking bag or pouch and seal tightly. Preheat Place the empty inner cooking pot into the cooker base and close and lock the lid.

  • Page 39: Cake

    CAKE The Cake Smart Program uses pressurised steam to bake cakes quickly and evenly, especially cheesecakes. You can adjust the settings as your recipe directs. Program Default Cook Min Cook Max Cook Default Time Time Time Pressure Level Custom 30 minutes 1 minute 4 hours High...
  • Page 40 Keep Warm setting is ON by default. Press Keep Warm to turn it off. Press Start. The display shows Preheating and the Instant Pot Duo Plus is building pressure It can take 10–15 minutes to reach the pressure setting for cooking.

  • Page 41: Keep Warm

    KEEP WARM You can choose to allow Keep Warm to turn on automatically after cooking on many Smart Programs, and you can also use Keep Warm separately to reheat food. Keep warm after cooking When cooking is finished, automatic warming begins. The timer shows the time passed, up to 10 hours.

  • Page 42: Cleaning

    CLEANING Clean your Instant Pot Duo Plus after each use. Always unplug the unit and let all parts cool to room temperature before cleaning. Before use or storing, make sure all surfaces are dry. Part Cleaning instructions Accessories • Wash after each use •...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Difficulty closing lid Sealing ring not • Reposition sealing ring, properly installed ensure it is snug behind sealing ring rack. Contents in cooker are • Set Steam Release switch still hot to Vent, then lower lid onto cooker base Difficulty opening lid Pressure inside...
  • Page 44 Problem Cause Solution Steam gushes from Not enough liquid in the • Add thin, water-based steam release vent inner pot liquid to the inner pot when Steam Release according to its size: switch is in Seal position 5.7L (12 oz / 375 mL) 7.6L (16 oz / 500 mL) Pressure sensor...

  • Page 45: Error Codes

    ERROR CODES If the control panel displays an error code from this list, there is an issue with the Duo Plus. Here are the actions you should take to fix the problem. Problem Cause Solution C1 C2 C6 C6H C6L Faulty sensor •...
  • Page 46 Problem Cause Solution PrSE Pressure has • Set Steam Release switch accumulated during to Vent. a non-pressure cooking program User Manual...

  • Page 47: Learn More

    LEARN MORE Register your product instantbrands.co.uk/product-registration Contact Consumer Care instantbrands.co.uk/support UKSupport@instantbrands.com EUSupport@instantbrands.com Instant Brands Connect App with 1000+ recipes iOS and Android app stores Cooking charts and more recipes instantbrands.co.uk/recipes How-to videos, tips and more Instanthome.com Replacement parts and accessories instantbrands.co.uk/product-category/instant...

  • Page 48: Warranty

    This Limited Warranty extends only to the original purchaser and use of the appliance in the UK and EU and must be purchased by an authorised distributor of Instant Brands. This warranty does not cover appliance use outside of the UK and EU.
  • Page 49 Instantbrands.co.uk/support/. If we are unable to resolve the problem, you may be asked to send your appliance to the Service Department for quality inspection. Instant Brands is not responsible for shipping costs related to warranty service. When returning your appliance, please include your name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and proof of the original purchase date as well as a description of the problem you are encountering with the appliance.
  • Page 50 1 Christchurch Way, Woking, Surrey, GU21 6JG, UK Instant Brands (Ireland) Limited Suite 6, Rineanna House,Shannon Free Zone, Shannon,Co Clare, Ireland, V14 CA36 instantbrands.co.uk © 2023 Instant Brands LLC INSTANT and INSTANT BRANDS are registered trademarks of Instant Brands Holdings Inc.

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